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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 374.49 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 374.49 and 154.93 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 374.49 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/374.49 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 374.49 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 58,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019.74/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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